The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)

€ 21,000
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 25,600
 VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is just an inch longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 FSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
70.7 in
Width
70.1 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
180.3 in
Length
179.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.02 %
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
BM
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
BLR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI

▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.82 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
28 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
407 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
407 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data